Austin Election Policy Digest

• GOP race: Paxton leads Cornyn 32.1%-29.2% (+3 pts), Hunt at 19.8%; runoff likely May 26.
• Dem race: Crockett holds slim 42.7%-39.7% edge over...

Key Texas tax shifts signal uncertainty for businesses:

• Comptroller aligns franchise tax with current IRC from 2026 report year, mandating GILTI...

Intense Talarico-Crockett Senate primary fuels voter excitement in Texas:

• Packed rallies draw crowds: Talarico's Austin event blasts Texas anthem,...

Key steps for taxpayer accountability before potential bond:

• Unanimous approval of citywide efficiency audit by outside experts to track spending,...

• Major shift ahead: Texas' 9th CD flips from Democratic stronghold to likely Republican pickup after redistricting.
• Rep. Al Green (D-Houston), in...

Texas DPS expands public safety tech by installing license plate readers along Central Texas state rights-of-way.

• Regional access: 120+ agencies,...

Intra-party clash intensifies as Trump gives complete endorsements to Don Huffines (comptroller) and Sid Miller (ag commissioner), directly countering...

• Statewide mandate: Texas DMV rules demand proof of U.S. legal status (e.g., REAL ID, passport) for all vehicle registrations.
• Effective date:...

Gear up for Tuesday's primaries with these key resources:

• Local races: Candidate guide for Bell, McLennan, Brazos counties covers county judge,...

City Hall's housing push gains traction amid crunch:

• 6 projects backed for state LIHTC apps, adding over 400 units across Districts 1,4,5,9.
• Units...

Key GOP candidacies amid South Asian growth:

• Abhiram Garapati challenges Rep. John Carter in TX-31 (Williamson County).
• Rupal Chaudhari runs for...

• Demand boom: San Antonio Archdiocese Catholic schools see increased inquiries and early grade capacity limits from 130,000+ statewide TEFA...

Austin, once America’s most affordable rental city, is poised for higher rents as the backlog of newly built apartments runs dry amid ongoing influx of newcomers.

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